Nike seemingly plans 5G iPod nano-compatible heart rate monitor

One of the new iPod nano features that Apple didn't bother to illustrate much yesterday is the integrated pedometer, and if an updated Nike+ iPod user guide is to be believed, that ain't the only fitness-related extra that the 5G nano will be good for. As the image above so clearly shows, a Nike+ compatible heart rate monitor could be on the way, and it'll function exclusively with Cupertino's only camera-toting iPod. AppleInsider was told that the product launch was actually scheduled for yesterday, but it was held up for reasons unknown and may not ship until 3058. Too bad -- we just know that you were waiting for this very device to start your workout regimen. Ah well, what's another dozen months of kicking back and ingesting Ho Hos, right?

[artissco Posted Sep 10th 2009 9:29PM]

pedometer... that word makes me giggle every time I see it :D

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 10th 2009 11:41PM]

how old are you 7?

[UnixSystemsEngineer Posted Sep 11th 2009 12:40AM]

Captain Crunch Knockoff,
Yeah, that would be hot, wouldn't it?

[Rico Posted Sep 10th 2009 9:32PM]

I sure hope it ships before 3058.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 10th 2009 9:46PM]

Now shipping on December 31st, 3057

[Adam Miarka Posted Sep 10th 2009 9:36PM]

Actually you pompous ass Engadget, I was waiting for a heart rate monitor.

[soccersgreat Posted Sep 10th 2009 9:41PM]

I used to be the ultimate apple fanboy, but i might just be starting to look- a little- at the sune hd

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 10th 2009 9:43PM]

because they are adding a feature?
you dont have to use it...

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 10th 2009 9:45PM]

Whats a sune?

[ndrwme Posted Sep 10th 2009 9:52PM]

A former Apple fanboy's pronounciation of a certain Microsoft product.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 10th 2009 9:51PM]

freakin' eh brother! I would love a nike HRM to use with my ipod touch or iphone.. it'd let me get rid of another device.. bring it on! :)

[djt Posted Sep 10th 2009 10:40PM]

Okay, did I just read that right? Exclusively for the iPod Nano? So the iPod Touch I bought 4 months ago, has the functionality but they just won't DO it? I already use Nike+ for running and would love to add the HRM. This is just bull. I'm actually pissed off now.

[Marbles Posted Sep 10th 2009 10:47PM]

And nothing to monitor the liver? You can't just replace them like a cell phone battery you know.

[High Posted Sep 10th 2009 11:36PM]

So apple is really going through some lengths to team up and provide its customers with great tools to get out and be off the couch while microsoft decides to enhance its product so you'll want to sit down and watch mini hdtv??? no wonder you basement dwellers hate apple and the iPod, just by knowing these nice fitness features are on your iPod probably gets you out of breath and makes you sweat. hmm I wonder whose user base is partially responsible for our obesity epidemic and wants free health care to cover their soon to be diabetes????

[Marbles Posted Sep 10th 2009 11:49PM]

Has Apple intentionally made Apple TV a failure so people won't sit on the couch?

[Ellianth Posted Sep 10th 2009 11:38PM]

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[(Unverified) Posted Sep 10th 2009 11:52PM]

First, they don't put a camera on the Touch, instead putting on the Nano randomly. Then they're bringing this out for the Nano but it won't work with the Touch? Why? So many things that Apple does just makes me angry.

I want to use Apple products. I bought a Touch, I love it. But why does Apple have to fight with me every step of the way? Why are they trying to drive me away?

[rcappo Posted Sep 11th 2009 11:00AM]

I agree. Even if they charged more for adding on this feature to my 2G nano that I use for running, I would pay it. Or if there is an adapter they can but onto an iPod Touch, I would think they could sell a lot more of these than having people buy entirely new iPods.

[Poop Chef Posted Sep 10th 2009 11:56PM]

!!!FIRST POSTIES!!!

[Sepirioth Posted Sep 11th 2009 12:06AM]

I use my iPhone to keep track but i would totaly get a nano if the heart monitor was available for SOME of my runs. (wouldnt use it every time, heeeeeeeeeells no)

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 11th 2009 12:15AM]

i still have an nano 1g that i use only for running and have thus far avoided the urge to upgrade since it (the nike+ feature) works the same on all nanos to date, this however has me interested, a heart rate monitor along with the new nike + site whenever the hell its out of beta (i KNOW you can use it right now, but 1. its a pain in the ass to flip over to it, it always makes me relogin, and 2. i get all sorts of flash errors in firefox, which is annoying...) would be a very nice change indeed....

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 11th 2009 1:38AM]

http://www.perceptiondigital.com/live-lite/

PD3030 has a heart rate monitor and pedometer, connects to ipod/zune/gogear via 3.5mm.
PD6810 has a heart rate monitor, pedometer and mp3 built-in.
Launching the Facebook apps in 30 days.

[ossger Posted Sep 11th 2009 4:09PM]

Now all they need is a breathalyzer ;)